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LOT 0974
Roman Garnet Cameo of a Philosopher
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.2 grams, 14 mm).
Domed upper face with the head of a mature male with a full beard and a deep frown line between the eyebrows, concave underside.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
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LOT 0974
Roman Garnet Cameo of a Philosopher
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£175 (EUR 203; USD 236) +BP*
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Roman Gold Matrimonial Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
A 3rd-century A.D. opus interrasile ring featuring an expanding hoop with openwork volute scroll shoulders, set with a 2nd-century A.D. dextrarum iunctio nicolo intaglio showing an opposing man and a woman holding hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure wearing a long military mantle hanging down his back; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.40 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 18.89 x 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13346-257954.
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Roman Bronze Double Horse Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Formed with two curving horse heads at each end, the legs forming the catchplate and pin lug. 10.4 grams, 40 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Carved Hedgehog
1st century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £500
Comprising a thick hoop expanding at the shoulders, the bezel with a standing hedgehog on a baseline with detailed spines. 7.53 grams, 20.12 mm overall, 15.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s.
